Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pleasant View Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)18%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
49%
18%
White
15%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Pleasant View Magnet School?
507 students attend Pleasant View Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pleasant View Magnet School students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant View Magnet School?
Pleasant View Magnet School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant View Magnet School offer ?
Pleasant View Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pleasant View Magnet School part of?
Pleasant View Magnet School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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